Textbook Challenge Textbook Name: Teaching Special Students in General Education Classrooms
ISBN #: 0-13-148635-7 Copyright Date: 2006 Edition #: 7th edition Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc. Authors: Rena B. Lewis and Donald H. Doorlag Price and link to where it can be purchased: $80.66 on amazon.com Other information: Paperback, 81/2 x 11”, includes a free CD about the book, maybe size and weight, or reading level or what other resources come with it, etc.?
1. Brief description of the item in the book: The textbook includes four parts that focus on Inclusive education, Special education and Mainstreaming in education – all in the United States.
2. Internet site(s) and descriptions that would be appropriate to use instead of the book. http://www.iser.com/ - This site links you to special education resources in your area. You can find schools, professionals and organizations. http://www.newhorizons.org/spneeds/inclusion/teaching/front_teaching.html - Strategies, tips and ideas on how to include special education students in the general education classroom.
3. Reflection/Thoughts on why one is better than the other and justification for its use. Although a textbook is a combined resource on general information, the web allows interaction, more specific details and exploration on a broader range of topics.
Textbook Name: Teaching Special Students in General Education Classrooms
ISBN #: 0-13-148635-7Copyright Date: 2006
Edition #: 7th edition
Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.
Authors: Rena B. Lewis and Donald H. Doorlag
Price and link to where it can be purchased: $80.66 on amazon.com
Other information: Paperback, 81/2 x 11”, includes a free CD
about the book, maybe size and weight, or reading level or what other resources come with it, etc.?
1. Brief description of the item in the book: The textbook includes four parts that focus on Inclusive education, Special education and Mainstreaming in education – all in the United States.
2. Internet site(s) and descriptions that would be appropriate to use instead of the book.
http://www.iser.com/ - This site links you to special education resources in your area. You can find schools, professionals and organizations.
http://www.newhorizons.org/spneeds/inclusion/teaching/front_teaching.html - Strategies, tips and ideas on how to include special education students in the general education classroom.
3. Reflection/Thoughts on why one is better than the other and justification for its use.
Although a textbook is a combined resource on general information, the web allows interaction, more specific details and exploration on a broader range of topics.
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